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grey spots on washing

FAFarook Bhatia
Asked about 7 years ago 1,546 views
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Hi got a brand new washing machine had same problem with the old machine keep getting grey spots on washing not all the time but some of the times

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Grey spots on washing with both old and new machine

The problem
The poster reported intermittent grey spots on laundry. The same issue happened with both the previous washing machine and a brand new replacement, suggesting the fault was not specific to one machine.
Likely cause
The accepted reply says the issue is most likely due to washing process, loading, detergent use or another user-related factor rather than a machine fault. If the marks are actual greyish spots, grease marks on clothes was suggested as the probable explanation.
What fixed it
Review washing practices rather than replacing the machine again. The accepted advice was to check causes of whites going grey and, if the issue is actual grey spots, to treat it as grease marks on clothes after washing. The exact corrective step was not documented in the thread.
Checks to try
  • Issue occurred with both the old washer and the new washing machine
  • Marks were described as grey spots appearing only some of the time
Cause identifiedGenerated 7 Aug 2026 · AI summaries can make mistakes — read the full thread below.
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WhitegoodshelpVerified Engineer
Answered almost 7 years ago

Hello. If whites are going grey in the old washer and new washing machine it has to be something you are doing - or not doing. Carefully check my article here Whites coming out of washing machine looking grey but if you mean you are getting actual greyish spots try this article Grease marks on clothes after washing

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